Essential London

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London is a city like no other! Enjoy three days exploring this magnificent metropolis and some of its most famous sites, recognizable the world over. From a stroll along the banks of the Thames to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the London Eye, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. The independent Essential London package offers the perfect add-on for any self-drive or rail tour of England or Britain.

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Arriving in to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airports, make your way to your central London accommodation; travelling from Heathrow you may use your included London Oyster Travel Cards on the city’s subway system, or one of a number of other methods to reach central London. After dropping your luggage at the hotel why not use your City Sightseeing Tour tickets to gain an overview of this thriving metropolis and some of its truly iconic sites and sights. Select one or more of the multiple tour routes to gain magnificent views of Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, London Bridge or the Tower of London. You may also take a complimentary cruise along the Thames to see the city from its famous river.

Overnight: Central London

Journey details: 20 minutes to London (via Gatwick/ Heathrow Express)

Day 2 Explore London Attractions at Leisure

Today explore London in more depth by getting around on foot or with your London Oyster Travel Card. At your own pace, you can visit a host of world-class historic and cultural attractions; our main recommendation would be the enchanting Tower of London, which, having acted as both a Royal Palace, and a prison over the centuries, is home to a wealth of monarchical history, pomp, drama and tragedy, not to mention the traditional uniformed beefeaters. Other recommendations would be a tour of Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece at St Paul's Cathedral, a visit to the reconstructed Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on the banks of the Thames or to head underground to the renowned subterranean Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms whose visitor centre tells the story of Churchill’s life and legacy. By evening you may choose to head for London’s West End to take in a spectacular musical or theatre show.

Overnight: London

Meals: Breakfast included

Day 3 London Shopping, Museums and Galleries at Leisure

This morning you may choose to indulge in London’s shopping scene whether it be visiting one of the famous department stores such as Harrods, exploring London’s markets or wandering down Oxford Street there’s something for everyone. Alternatively, culture vultures can delight in some of the world’s most prestigious museums and galleries including the Tate Modern Gallery or the National Portrait Gallery which has works of England’s monarchs from down the centuries. The Victoria and Albert, Science and Natural History Museums may appeal whilst the British Museum is home to important global artefacts such as the Rosetta Stone. By afternoon /evening make your way to collect your vehicle for your onward self-drive tour in Britain or return to the airport for your onward flight.

*Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.

What's included

2 x nights’ hotel accommodation in central London.

Full cooked English breakfast each morning.

A London City Sightseeing Tour ticket (valid 24 hrs)

London Oyster Visitor Travel Cards for use on London’s public Transport (pre-loaded with £15 credit).

adeo Travel vacation documents pack.

Toll-free calls to your Britain vacation specialist during the planning of your trip.

Expert assistance during the planning of your trip and local number for advice during travel.

Suggested accommodations

Boltons Hotel, Earl’s Court, central London

Mornington Hotel, Bayswater, central London

As our city breaks are fully customizable we can tailor the suggested inclusions for your particular quotation based on your preferences, requirements, budget etc.